Spanish word

varita

Pronunciation

IPA/baˈɾita/

Meaning

  • feminine nounstick

Example

Encontré una varita en el jardín.

I found a stick in the garden.

Illustration for varita (stick)

More examples

El mago agitó la varita mágica y apareció una paloma.

The magician waved the magic wand and a dove appeared.

Core concept

Small slender stick for pointing, stirring liquids, or playful and decorative use.

Common phrases

  • varita mágica

    magic wand

  • agitar la varita

    wave the wand

Similar words

palito: Short wooden or plastic stick used with food, for stirring, holding snacks, or simple crafts.
palillo: Very thin pointed stick used to clean teeth, pick up tiny food bits, or secure hors d'oeuvres.
ramita: Thin short branch or twig broken from a tree, often with small shoots or leaves.

Definition in Spanish

Forma diminutiva de 'vara' que indica un palo pequeño y fino, usado para señalar, remover líquidos o como objeto de juego o decoración.

Word origin

Varita is formed by adding the diminutive suffix -ita to vara, indicating a smaller or more delicate rod and reflecting a Late Latin origin for vara.

Usage tips

  • In normal speech varita contrasts with vara (a longer staff or measuring rod) and with palillo or palito (toothpick-sized skewers), and varita frequently appears as varita mágica to mean a magic wand.

Other meanings

  • magic wandnoun

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